Bacon Blue BBQ Bonanza Burger Recipe
The “Bacon Blue BBQ Bonanza Burger” is a mouthwatering burger that combines the savory flavors of bacon and blue cheese with the sweetness of BBQ sauce. Here’s how to make this delicious burger:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Bacon Blue BBQ Topping:
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
For Assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce
Instructions:
Cook the Bacon:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain it on paper towels.
- Once cooled, break the bacon slices into smaller pieces.
Shape the Burger Patties:
- Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
- Season both sides of the patties with salt and black pepper.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill or cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Add the Topping:
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with crumbled blue cheese and allow it to melt slightly.
Assemble the Bacon Blue BBQ Bonanza Burger:
- Slice the hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them on the grill or in a toaster until lightly browned.
- Spread a dollop of mayonnaise or your preferred burger sauce on the bottom bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
- Add a cooked burger patty with melted blue cheese.
- Layer sliced tomatoes and red onion on top of the patty.
- Sprinkle the crispy bacon pieces over the toppings.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce generously over the bacon.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Bacon Blue BBQ Bonanza Burgers immediately while they are hot and loaded with savory and sweet flavors.
These burgers are perfect for those who love the combination of bacon and blue cheese, complemented by the sweetness of BBQ sauce.
Customize your toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy your Bacon Blue BBQ Bonanza Burger!